
Overview
Background
Down syndrome
Dr Cuskelly is the Director of the long running Down Syndrome Research Program based at The University of Queensland. In addition to her interests in the development of individuals with Down syndrome she has research interests in the psycho-social functioning of individuals with intellectual disability, family functioning in families with a child with a disability, and self-regulation and mastery motivation in vulnerable groups.
Availability
- Dr Monica Cuskelly is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Research interests
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Development of individuals with Down syndrome
Program of research that includes a longitudinal study of cognition, motor development and adaptive behaviour that has been in operation for 40 years. Research has also focused on self-regulation, mastery motivation and psycho-social functioning.
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Family functioning in families with a child with a disability
Experience of family members, including siblings, of having a child with a disability in the family.
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Development and self-regulation in vulnerable populations
Research has focused on children with intellectual disability, but has also included children born prematurely
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Aspirations for the future of young people with intelelctual dsiability and their families
Examination of aspirations and the facilitators and barriers to achieving a full and satisfying life as an adult.
Works
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1991
Journal Article
Down Syndrome Temperament: The Stereotype at Middle Childhood and Adolescence
Gunn P. and Cuskelly M. (1991). Down Syndrome Temperament: The Stereotype at Middle Childhood and Adolescence. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 38 (1), 59-70. doi: 10.1080/0156655910380106
Funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Monica Cuskelly is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2016
Master Philosophy
Evaluating disability service managers' beliefs about performance improvement strategies: An exploratory study using Gilbert's Behavior Engineering Model
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Annemaree Carroll
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Parenting Style and Parent-Child Relationships of Indonesian Parents of Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Experiences of Family Carers of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Demands, Stressors and Satisfactions
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Annemaree Carroll
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Cognitive Development in Down Syndrome: A Longitudinal Study of Subtest Scores on the Stanford-Binet: Fourth Edition SB:IV
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anne Jobling
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
THE INFLUENCE OF CHILDREN'S PERCEPTIONS OF CONNECTEDNESS TO THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOL, AND PEERS ON THEIR PSYCHOSOCIAL FUNCTIONING
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Annemaree Carroll
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Children with occupational performance and participation challenges: Optimising their participation in community leisure opportunities
Associate Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
An Exploration of the NDIS Planning Process from the Perspectives of Adults with Intellectual Disability and their Families
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Karen Moni
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Chinese Tertiary Teachers' Motivation, Their Use of Motivational Strategies, and Their Students' Achievement within the Context of Studying English as a Foreign Language
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jana Visnovska
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
An exploration of parental decisions to transfer children from regular to special schools
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Karen Moni
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2014
Master Philosophy
Early Intervention Services for Children with Physical Disabilities: Family Centredness and Parent Satisfaction
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Beliefs of early-childhood teachers towards cooperative learning in the chilean context
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robyn Gillies
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Using Participatory Research to Investigate what Literacy Looks Like for Adults with Intellectual Disability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Karen Moni
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The Influence of Parental Power on the Development of Shame in Young Children
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Annemaree Carroll
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Community - Based Introduction Model Triple P Positive Parenting program in Japanese Society
Associate Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
THE ROLE OF FLUENCY IN MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT: FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY LEARNING DIFFICULTIES IN MATHEMATICS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor John Elkins
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2006
Master Philosophy
FACTORS AFFECTING THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF INDIGINEOUS STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: THE CASE OF SHASART SUKSA SCHOOL, CHIANG RAI PROVINCE, THAILAND
Associate Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEISURE-TIME PARTICIPATION OF BOYS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
Women's labour lost - Mothers' labour's cost: Workforce participation when children have disabilities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Linda Rosenman
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Monica Cuskelly directly for media enquiries about:
- Children and motivation
- Developmental psychology
- Disability - family relationships
- Down syndrome - development
- Family relationships and children with disabilities
- Motivation - in children
- Psychology - developmental
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